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'Moonshiner' switches production to hand sanitizer amid COVID-19 pandemic (3 photos)

'Moonshiner' switches production to hand sanitizer amid COVID-19 pandemic (3 photos)

Dixon's Distilled Spirits normally makes vodka and gin
COVID-19: Beer Store reducing hours until March 31

COVID-19: Beer Store reducing hours until March 31

Stores will also be halting recycling program for the rest of the month
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau provides COVID-19 update

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau provides COVID-19 update

Will be updated
At least 77 Canadians on board cruise ship with COVID-19 cases: Global Affairs

At least 77 Canadians on board cruise ship with COVID-19 cases: Global Affairs

OTTAWA — Global Affairs Canada says at least 77 Canadians are on a trans-Atlantic cruise ship that has several COVID-19 cases among its passengers.
Health Canada acts to boost supply of hand sanitizer, disinfectants, swabs, masks

Health Canada acts to boost supply of hand sanitizer, disinfectants, swabs, masks

There is 'unprecedented demand'
Canadian Tire Corporation announces closures, hour reductions due to COVID-19

Canadian Tire Corporation announces closures, hour reductions due to COVID-19

The temporary closure affects a number of retail outlets, including SportChek and Atmosphere. Canadian Tire stores will remain open but at reduced hours
Premier, Ontario finance minister applaud federal COVID-19 aid announced this morning

Premier, Ontario finance minister applaud federal COVID-19 aid announced this morning

Ontario promises to "stand shoulder to shoulder" with federal government
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announces U.S./Canada border restrictions, $82B in stimulus (updated)

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announces U.S./Canada border restrictions, $82B in stimulus (updated)

New benefit will help those who are self-employed and have to close shop because of the virus
Ban on non-essential travel between Canada and U.S. on the table

Ban on non-essential travel between Canada and U.S. on the table

Restrictions are aimed at ensuring cross-border trade and commerce continues while spread of COVID-19 is curtailed as much as possible
WORLD: Communication key to retaining public trust amid coronavirus event cancellations, expert says

WORLD: Communication key to retaining public trust amid coronavirus event cancellations, expert says

Expert says festivals and events will be an important part of our recovery after the pandemic tapers off